Wellington Point Reserve Master Plan

The Council adopted an amended master plan for Wellington Point Reserve on 28 June 2006. The amended plan is the result of community comment received on the previous draft of the master plan during the public display period in 2003/2004. 

Wellington Point master plan  [PDF 289KB]

Key Features of the amended plan: 

• Reconfiguration of the trailer parking area to provide accessible foreshore green space around the reserve. 
• Provision of new foreshore pathway with seating. 
• Access to existing boat ramps maintained. 
• Improved and safer pedestrian pathways to jetty and foreshore through car park. 
• Additional picnic facilities 
• New playground in western area of the reserve. 
• Upgrade of existing toilets on eastern side of reserve.

Improvement works to the reserve are currently scheduled within our 10 year capital works program for 2007/2008 and 2011/2012. It is possible that works at the reserve may be staged over several years.

For further information, contact Environmental Management Group on 3829 8946.

Background

Wellington Point Reserve is located on Main Road, Wellington Point. It has been used for recreational purposes for over 200 years.

In the late 1800s the reserve had a designated bathing area and dressing sheds.

Over time, the reserve has been used for picnicking, walking to King Island and was also a popular camping area. During the war, it was used by the US Navy. A series of gun pits were built for shooting practice.

It is a special place that allows people from all walks of life to appreciate the bay first hand and enjoy the open space.

In 2003 Council undertook community consultation with a view to create a plan to revitalise the reserve and ensure it could meet the needs of existing and future generations.